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iOEL - VIII (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 5)

Description: Olympiad Class-5 Silverzone - 1
Number of Questions: 50
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Tags: Olympiad Class-5 Silverzone - 1 Analogies Reading Comprehension Error Identification Gap Filling One word substitution Sentence Rearrangement Nouns Verbs Narration Tenses
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Directions: Choose the best option to complete the given relationship.

Library is to book as book is to

  1. binding

  2. page

  3. printer

  4. read

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A library consists of books. Similarly, a book consists of pages.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the given relationship.

Jewellery is to gold as curd is to

  1. cheese

  2. butter

  3. milk

  4. cream

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jewellery is made from gold and curd is made from milk.

Directions: Find the error in the given sentence.

  1. Neither you

  2. nor I

  3. were

  4. at fault.

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When the subjects connected by or or nor are of different persons, the verb agrees with the noun that comes closer to it. 

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.

Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals; and for their role in preventing vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who eat fruit as a part of their daily diet generally have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fruit are important source of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber and vitamin C. Eating Fruit Provides Health Benefits The nutrients in fruit are vital for health and maintenance of our body. The potassium in fruit can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Potassium may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss as you age. Folate (folic acid) helps the body to form red blood cells.

Fruit is a rich source of

  1. vitamins

  2. calcium

  3. minerals

  4. Both (1) and (3)

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.

Punjab also spelt as Panjab, is a state in North India. The term Punjab comprises of two words: 'punj' means five and 'ab' means water, thus meaning the land of five rivers. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir in the north, Himachal Pradesh in the east, Haryana in the south and south - east, Rajasthan in the south - west, and the Pakistan's Punjab province in the west. Its capital is Chandigarh, a Union Territory which is also the capital of the neighbouring state of Haryana. The summer residence of the Governor of Punjab is at Shimla. Punjab is the only state in India with a majority Sikh population.

Where is the summer residence of the Governor of Punjab?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Shimla

  3. Haryana

  4. Rajasthan

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The summer residence of the Governor of Punjab is at Shimla.

Directions: Find the error in the given sentence.

  1. Both

  2. he and his sister

  3. was not

  4. understanding my point.

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When “both” is used, the subject is considered plural, thus “was” should be replaced by “were”.

Directions: Find the error in the given sentence.

  1. Reena advised to

  2. her brother to

  3. be careful while

  4. living in the city.

  5. No error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“Advise” is not followed by a preposition. 

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.

Punjab also spelt as Panjab, is a state in North India. The term Punjab comprises of two words: 'punj' means five and 'ab' means water, thus meaning the land of five rivers. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir in the north, Himachal Pradesh in the east, Haryana in the south and south - east, Rajasthan in the south - west, and the Pakistan's Punjab province in the west. Its capital is Chandigarh, a Union Territory which is also the capital of the neighbouring state of Haryana. The summer residence of the Governor of Punjab is at Shimla. Punjab is the only state in India with a majority Sikh population.

Province means

  1. region

  2. government

  3. population

  4. department

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, province means area or territory.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the given sentence.

Statistics related to accidents in the country are _____ to frame stringent policies.

  1. trivial

  2. crucial

  3. petty

  4. minor

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Crucial means important. The statistics are important for the formulation of stringent policies. So, it is correct.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the given sentence.

For almost ten years, Mr. Ramesh _____ unable to move his head.

  1. was

  2. had

  3. looked

  4. became

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Was' is appropriate here, as the sentence talks about a past situation. It makes sense in the simple past.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence.

One who is cruel and insensitive

  1. Callous

  2. Competent

  3. Sympathetic

  4. Imperfect

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Callous means insensitive and cruel.

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.

Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals; and for their role in preventing vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who eat fruit as a part of their daily diet generally have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fruit are important source of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber and vitamin C. Eating Fruit Provides Health Benefits The nutrients in fruit are vital for health and maintenance of our body. The potassium in fruit can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Potassium may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss as you age. Folate (folic acid) helps the body to form red blood cells.

How are fruit nutrients beneficial for us?

  1. For Maintenance of body

  2. Prevents development of kidney stones

  3. Reduces the risk of heart disease

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nutrients in fruit are vital for health and maintenance of our body. The potassium in fruit can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Potassium may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.

Directions: Find the error in the given sentence.

  1. Everybody are

  2. supposed to attend

  3. the class

  4. on Tuesday.

  5. No error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct phrase is 'is supposed', as certain indefinite pronouns like 'everybody' take a singular verb. 

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P. he is Q. obsessed R. games S. with playing

  1. PQSR

  2. PQRS

  3. SQRP

  4. PSQR

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

He is obsessed with playing games.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence.

A person who readily believes others

  1. Trustworthy

  2. Faithful

  3. Credulous

  4. Dumb

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Trustworthy means able to be relied on/deserving trust. Faithful means showing true and constant support or loyalty. Credulous means too ready to believe things; easily fooled or cheated. 

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P. my dad R. just like Q. handsome S. I am

  1. RPQS

  2. QRSP

  3. SQRP

  4. PSPQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

I am handsome just like my dad.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence.

Something based on reason

  1. Accessible

  2. Visible

  3. Rational

  4. Righteous

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Accessible - that can be easily approached Visible - visible or seen Rational - based on reason or senses  Righteous - morally right or justifiable

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence.

One who hates marriage

  1. Misogamist

  2. Bachelor

  3. Ruthless

  4. Hater

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Misogamist refers to the one who hates marriage.

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P. into my R. add Q. some sugar S. tea

  1. QRSP

  2. PQRS

  3. QSPR

  4. RQPS

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Add some sugar into my tea.

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P. makes us R. eating Q. healthy S. fruits

  1. SPQR

  2. RSPQ

  3. RPSQ

  4. QSPR

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eating fruits makes us healthy.

Directions: Identify the type of the noun.

FAMILY

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Common Noun

  3. Abstract Noun

  4. Collective Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Family is a group of all the members living together in a home.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.

I should _______ hard to progress.

  1. work

  2. working

  3. be working

  4. worked

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Should is followed by 1st form of the verb (work).

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.

He has _________ his homework.

  1. completed

  2. completes

  3. complete

  4. completing

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Has/have is followed by 3rd form of the verb (completed).

Directions: Identify the type of the noun.

SCHOOL

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Common Noun

  3. Abstract Noun

  4. Collective Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A common noun is the more general version of a proper noun which names a specific living or non-living thing, place, or idea. Hence, school is a common noun. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

He _________ for the Indian hockey team.

  1. plays

  2. was played

  3. were playing

  4. play

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

He/she/it (singular noun) is followed by plural verb.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

It __________ heavily today.

  1. raining

  2. is raining

  3. rain

  4. was rained

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Present continuous tense makes sense here. 'It is raining…'

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

He _____ when I was sleeping.

  1. calls

  2. calling

  3. called

  4. does call

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Past tense: we need 2nd form of the verb (called).

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

She said, “God is one”.

  1. She told God is one.

  2. She said that God was one.

  3. She said that God is one.

  4. She said that one is God.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Universal truth/habitual facts do not change in indirect speech.

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

She said to me, “My ice cream is very tasty.”

  1. She said me that her ice cream is very tasty.

  2. She told me that her ice cream was very tasty.

  3. She told me that my ice cream is very tasty.

  4. She said that my ice cream was very tasty.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If the reporting verb is in the past tense, reported speech will also be in past tense. 

Directions: Identify the type of the noun.

WOOD

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Common Noun

  3. Abstract Noun

  4. Material Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wood is a material from which furniture is made.

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

She said to me, “I have an expensive diamond set.”

  1. She told me that I had an expensive diamond set.

  2. She tells me that she has an expensive diamond set.

  3. She told me that she had an expensive diamond set.

  4. She told me she has an expensive diamond set.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'I' is changed to third person in indirect speech according the subject. 'Has' changes to 'had'.

Directions: Identify the type of the tense of the given sentence.

Do we not agree to it?

  1. Simple present

  2. Simple past

  3. Simple future

  4. Present continuous

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is in simple present as verb 'do' has been used.

Directions: Identify the type of the noun.

The Arabian Sea

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Common Noun

  3. Abstract Noun

  4. Material Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Noun: is a word, which is used as the name of person, place, thing, action or quality. PROPER NOUN: The name given to a particular person, place or thing. Example: Rohit, Delhi, Monday.

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

The manager said to Roy, “Have you finished your assignment?”

  1. The manager said to Roy whether he had finished his assignment.

  2. The manager asked Roy have you finished your assignment.

  3. The manager asked Roy whether he had finished his assignment.

  4. The manager asked Roy if he has finished his assignment.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In interrogative sentence reported verb is changed into asked, questioned, inquired etc. If/whether is used to link the questions. Statement is changed from interrogative to declarative.

Directions: Identify the type of the tense of the given sentence.

Ravi has been working in this bank for a long time.

  1. Present perfect

  2. Present perfect continuous

  3. Past perfect

  4. Present continuous

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As time period is mentioned, the sentence is in present perfect continuous.

Directions: Identify the type of the tense of the given sentence.

Is he still reading the same old book?

  1. Past continuous

  2. Present perfect

  3. Present continuous

  4. Simple present

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(Is) + (reading) clearly indicates that it is in present continuous tense.

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

The woodcutter cuts the trees.

  1. The trees have been cut by the woodcutter.

  2. The trees was cut by the woodcutter.

  3. The trees are cut by the woodcutter.

  4. The trees were cut by the woodcutter.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The past indefinite form changes to was/were + third form of the verb.

Directions: Identify the type of the tense of the given sentence.

Sam will be leading the team.

  1. Simple future

  2. Future continuous

  3. Present continuous

  4. Present perfect

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Will be leading' Case of will/shall + be + V1 + ing

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

Rohit said, “My parents love me.”

  1. Rohit said that his parents loved him.

  2. Rohit told this his parents loves him.

  3. Rohit said me that his parents love him.

  4. Rohit says that his parents love his.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohit is a boy (Prounoun is he. So, possessive pronoun is his and objective case is him.)

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

She should wear a new dress.

  1. A new dress should worn by her.

  2. A new dress can be worn by her.

  3. A new dress should be worn by her.

  4. A new dress has to be worn by her.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Should will be converted to should + be in the passive voice.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. Grieved

  2. Greived

  3. Greeved

  4. Grived

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grieved is the correct word.

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

Who does not do his duty on time?

  1. By whom were his duty not done on time?

  2. By whom was his duty not done on time?

  3. By whom is his duty not done on time?

  4. By whom are his duty not done on time?

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Does' changes to 'is' in the passive sentence. 'Who' changes to 'by whom'.

Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.

Thrill

  1. Bore

  2. Annoy

  3. Preach

  4. Excitement

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Excitement' has a similar meaning to thrill. Thrill means a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. 

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

The farmer will plough the field.

  1. The field shall be ploughed by the farmer.

  2. The field will plough the farmer.

  3. The field will be ploughed by the farmer.

  4. The field would be ploughed by the farmer.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Future indefinite will + first form will change to will be + third form.

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P. yourself then Q. help R. first help S. others

  1. RPQS

  2. SQRP

  3. QRSP

  4. RSQP

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

First help yourself then help others.

Directions: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Impart

  1. Give

  2. Receive

  3. Tolerate

  4. Pacify

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impart means to 'give' or share.

Directions: Identify the type of the noun.

ANGER

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Common Noun

  3. Abstract Noun

  4. Material Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anger is an emotion. It can not be touch or seen.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. Comendabile

  2. Commendible

  3. Comendable

  4. Commendable

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Commendable is the correct word.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Carol has read _________ book in the library.

  1. each

  2. every

  3. all

  4. None

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use every when we think of things as a group.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

_____ my mother nor my father went to university.

  1. Either

  2. Not

  3. Neither

  4. None

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of correlative conjunctions: Nor is used with 'neither'.

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